Portland Neighborhoods H - P
HAWTHORNE. SE. Sometimes referred to as Sunnyside, but everyone thinks Hawthorne. Medium to expensive, with homes of all sizes, including multifamily. Originally based on an old trolley system no longer in existence, this one always has been a favorite. Weekends draw droves of residents and visitors into the many favorite haunts of this older neighborhood. Borders Colonial Heights. Homes tend to be 1890-1930, with a few homes built later as fill-ins. This neighborhood offers one of largest villages of eateries, shops and more.
HAYHURST. SW. A relatively close-in SW neighborhood with moderate to medium prices. Home styles tend to be variations on the ranch to split levels, and some homes much older. Large lots and quiet locations are the main drawing cards along with great prices.
HEALY HEIGHTS. SW. Some of Portland’s best panoramic views and most expensive homes are here. Even fixer properties can bring prices close to a million dollars. A very insulated area, with many 1950s homes (some older) on winding streets. Home sizes can vary from tiny to very large. Next to Council Crest. Ask what the taxes
HIGHLAND PARK. SW. The neighborhood that is closest to the Portland Zoo. Medium to expensive. A combination of older, estate-style homes mixed with 1950s-‘70s dream homes. Tall trees, hilly, winding streets lend an aura of privacy, making it popular among many home buyers.
HILLSDALE. SW. One of SW’s most popular neighbohoods with a village! Medium to expensive. Mostly 1950s dream homes on large lots, some with views of the valley. Recently, a new Multnomah County Library was built. Hillsdale is charming area of quality homes with a friendly feeling, no pretenses.
HOLLYWOOD. NE. Named after the ornate Hollywood Theater on NE Sandy, with a charming downtown area. Medium to expensive. The neighborhood consists of Craftsman bungalows and Old Portland homes to fit almost every taste. Located just below the end of the Alameda Ridge, this is a favorite among Portland residents.
IRVINGTON. NE. Bordered by Lloyd Center and Alameda, this is one of the closest-in and popular neighborhoods in NE. Expensive. Irvington was established as a prestige subdivision, and many Old Portland homes of tremendous size were built as a show of wealth. The Portland mayor’s mansion was built here, now a bed and breakfast called “The White House.”
JOHNS LANDING. SW. Very close to the city core and borders the Willamette River, with walkways that lead to the city’s waterfront park. Moderate to expensive. This area was platted more than 100 years ago and is dotted with farm houses and Old Portland homes followed by townhomes and condominiums. The area backs to hills with views of Mount Hood and the river, next to Fulton Park. Proximity and price make it very attractive.
KENTON. N. Many affordable post-war homes with some very recent infill homes on small lots. Tax abatements are often in place on homes in this area as part of city urban renewal projects, drawing many first-time home buyers. Lots of 1950s, solidly built homes, built around a small, downtown village.
KINGS HEIGHTS. SW. Just above the city bordered by West Burnside. Expensive architect-design homes, many converted to offices, surrounded by moderately priced condominiums. This is a cool, urban living location that is near trendy NW 23rd Avenue shops, restaurants and Washington Park.
LADDS ADDITION. SE. Very close-in and within 30 blocks to the city. Medium to expensive. A coveted neighborhood, with tree-lined streets that radiate from three circular meridians, two that include rose test gardens. These meridians can confuse and misdirect the most experienced Portland driver. But once you see one of the beautiful older homes, you won’t want to leave anyway, so why worry? Homes were built mostly around the 1900s to 1920s, including some 1950s. One of Portland’s oldest subdivisions, platted in 1891.
LAIR HILL. SW. Lair Hill is the remains of one of Portland’s oldest in-city neighborhoods. Homes were built in the 1870s to 1920s. Few garages, tight streets, and bordered by a hillside, a freeway. Soon to be crossed overhead by the new tram, the neighborhood is surrounded. But once you get inside one of these antique homes, you experience the sense of Portland’s past that is so rare today.
LAURELHURST. NE/SE. Nearly 700 homes in this pinnacle of vintage home neighborhoods on the central eastside. Subdivided by the Laurelhurst Company beginning in 1916, they could build you ANY home, as long as you could write the check. And buyers did just that. The neighborhood is loaded with many homes with special details, unlike any other Portland enclave. Laurelhurst Park is a miniature of Central Park in New York City, designed by the same landscape architects.
MONTAVILLA. NE/SE. North of Mt. Tabor, bordered by 82nd Avenue. A bit further out, but central to direct in-city commuting, Montavilla has a lot to offer. Moderate to medium prices. Almost every home style and price can be found in this affordable neighborhood with its own downtown strip and community center.
MOUNT TABOR. SE. An area with a vast array of vintage home styles and sizes. Medium to expensive. Some nifty mid-century 1950s are tucked in here and there, especially on the hillsides of what remains of an extinct volcano. Some view properties can be found on your way to the lovely park that tops the mountain.
MONTCLAIR. SW. The land of deluxe ranches as you will not see anywhere else in Portland. Medium to expensive. Most homes with more than 3,000 square feet on the main level, and many include in-ground pools on quarter-acre lots. Quality construction can be found in every home. Near the Portland Golf Club.
MULTNOMAH. SW. The Multnomah village of antique stores, eateries and more is the hub of the neighborhood. Moderate to medium prices. Homes of every shape, size, style and price can be found. Most homes are built on large lots, and many new homes are still being built. Not close-in, but convenient to commutes in all directions.
NOB HILL / NORTHWEST FLATS. NW. Bordered by Burnside, The Pearl, Westover and NW Industrial, this is a vast, in-city neighborhood unlike any other in Portland. Expensive. Shops and restaurants dot both 23rd and 21st avenues with unique old homes almost everywhere. Many older apartment buildings have been converted into desirable condominiums. New construction consists of high-end condos and live-and-work townhomes.
OVERLOOK. N. A bungalow-filled neighborhood, close-in and on the bluff overlooking (thus the name) the Willamette River. Medium to expensive prices. Though close in, it is kind of a far corner of the close-in end of the city. You have to wind around to get to it, but you have very little cross traffic. Home owners love this neighborhood and it has a cult following.
THE PEARL. NW. A condo haven in our densest-populated section of the city. It is all expensive. Other cities in the country can only wish for something this good and well-planned. The livability of the Pearl has surpassed everyone’s expectations and the demand is unbelievable. The trolley car line passes through, there are trendy restaurants everywhere, it’s urban, it’s chic and they even have new city parks! If you can afford it, you will love it! New towers offer buyer choices based on the lottery system! Favorite buildings include: The Henry, Bridgeport, Street Car Lofts, The Edge, Riverstone, Tanner Place, The Gregory, Pinnacle, Park Place, Chown Pella and MacKenzie Lofts.
PENINSULAR. N. My grandparents lived here for more than 40 years. Moderate to medium prices. It was the land of the American dream on a budget in the early days of Portland. Today, young home buyers think it is new and undiscovered. Vintage homes of every size, price and style.
PIEDMONT. N. The crown jewel of North Portland and host to the prettiest sunken Rose Garden on the West Coast. Find moderate to medium priced homes, with prices on the rise because of Piedmont’s popularity and potential for renovation and improvements. Showy homes on tree-lined streets and the surrounding areas offer modest bungalows with great potential.
PORTLAND HEIGHTS. SW. Some of Portland’s oldest and most expensive homes are found here. Sometimes referred to as “The Grid.” Even fixer properties can bring prices close to a million dollars. A very insulated area with many architecturally significant homes on showy streets. Many homes by Wade Hampton Pipes, Rosco Hemingway, Richard Sundeleaf and A.E. Doyle, famed Portland architects, were built here. Home sizes can vary from tiny to very large. Ask what the taxes are.
PORTSMOUTH. N. On your way to the St. John’s Bridge. Moderate to medium prices. It was the land of the American dream on a budget in the early days of Portland. Today, young home buyers think it is new and undiscovered. Vintage homes of every size, price and style.
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